Job Title: Senior Civil & Structural Designer
Location: Leatherhead, UK
Industry: Oil & Gas / Engineering
Job Type: Contract / Full-Time
Job Description:
As a Senior Designer, you will support the Lead Designer in delivering high-quality, coordinated civil and structural design packages within agreed timelines and budgets.
Key Responsibilities:
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Coordinate and model underground services in E3D, including drainage, firewater, potable water, and cable trenches.
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Produce composite drawings showing all underground services.
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Model and produce drawings for paving, access roads, haul roads, and service roads.
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Provide guidance and technical support to junior designers.
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Manage a team of designers located overseas.
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Create project-specific job notes, guides, and training materials.
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Organize design schedules and allocate resources to meet project deadlines.
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Break down project tasks and estimate resources for deliverables.
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Generate regular progress reports for tracking MTO, weights, etc.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
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Formal qualification in Civil or Structural Design.
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Minimum 10 years of industry experience.
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Proficient in E3D design software.
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Experience leading or mentoring junior designers.
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Strong organizational and time management skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
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Office-based role.
Desired Skills:
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Experience with structural catalogues and specifications in SmartPlant 3D.
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Ability to develop structural templates and configure drawing administration in SmartPlant 3D.
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Customization experience using PML or C# is a plus.
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Experience in setting up project-specific symbols, logos, and backing sheets.